The Eagle Huntress

Otto Bell

About the Movie

The Eagle Huntress follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries.

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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

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93%

Reviews Counted: 112

Fresh: 104

Rotten: 8

Average Rating: 7.3/10

Top Critics' Reviews

Fresh: For every misgiving "The Eagle Huntress" invites, it offers inspiration in equal measure, taking the audience on a beautiful, thrilling journey to a part of the world that isstill largely inaccessible. – Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, Nov 10, 2016

Fresh: Factor in the feel-good story, Bell's bracing cinematography, and his meticulous observance of the villagers' customs and environments, and the film becomes a multilayered exploration of dignity, perseverance, and progress. – Leah Pickett, Chicago Reader, Nov 17, 2016

Fresh: The film's feminist message is hardly subtle, but it's still effective. And the peak into the nomad lifestyle - where an eagle just sits on a perch in the living room - is fascinating. – Tom Long, Detroit News, Nov 23, 2016

Fresh: This is a wonderfully realistic film. The narrative is simple, almost obvious to a fault. – Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Nov 17, 2016